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Jason Derülo to Release "Talk Dirty" on April 15 

Forget the soap. We're about to get dirty (and happily so) with R&B singer Jason Derülo, who is also the BF of fellow singer Jordin Sparks. JD will release his third album Talk Dirty on April 15. Talk Dirty will feature the title track, "The Other Side," "Marry Me," and "Vertigo" from the singer's

Brantley Gilbert to Release "Just As I Am" in May 

Country star Brantley Gilbert will release his third studio album Just As I Am on May 19. This time, it's personal! Well, with BG, it always is! "I have always said that each of my albums has told a story... my story, and this album is no different. This one picks up where Halfway to Heaven left

Miley Cyrus' Bangerz Tour Gets "Exposed" 

Miley Cyrus much-ballyhooed Bangerz Tour is the latest trek to get "Exposed" by "Tour Exposed" on Vevo. Go ahead, watch the footage below to get that keyhole view into life as a Banger. We love this kind of access. Have you seen Miley Cyrus live on this tour or a different one? If so, how was she?

Mick Jagger's Girlfriend L'Wren Scott Commits Suicide 

L'Wren Scott, the fashion designer and decade-long girlfriend of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, was found hanging in her Manhattan apartment on Monday, March 17. She was just 47. An assistant found the body at 10AM. There was no note, nor is foul play suspected. Scott is believed to have

Veruca Salt Are Back Together! 

Can't fight the "Seether" because she is foaming at the mouth. Veruca Salt – original members Nina Gordon (guitar/vocals), Louise Post (guitar/vocals), Steve Lack (bass), and Jim Shapiro (drums) – will release their first new material in 14 years on April 19, which is Record Store Day. The 10-inch

The Stooges Drummer Scott Asheton Dead at 64 

The reunited Iggy & The Stooges were dealt a devastating blow this weekend. Founding drummer Scott Asheton died Saturday, March 15, of an unspecified illness. Asheton, 64, had been dealing with a variety of medical problems for the past few years and had only taken the stage to perform with the band

Kiss and Def Leppard Are Touring Together 

You wanted the best. You got the best. Kiss and Def Leppard, icons of the '80s and beyond, are touring together this summer. All dates, cities and venues are below, but they ARE subject to change. All dates below on sale March 21 unless otherwise noted. Tour Dates: Monday, June 23 West Valley City,